What kind of training do aspiring voice actors undergo before debuting as pros in Japan? We took a trip to a Tokyo voice acting academy to find out!
Video game localization company Sekai Project explained to the Hardcore Gamer website its reasons for removing DEADFACTORY’s Yohjo Simulator game from Steam on November 20.
A mystery Naruto countdown page has recently appeared on Weekly Shonen Jump magazine’s website, but scant details are leaving fans guessing as to what exactly it means!
After reading this adorable comic, you may never be able to look at the humble koala in the same way ever again–but you’ll love them even more!
Multiple choice tests were already annoying enough; let’s see the Scantron machine scan this answer sheet.
Split-second timing leads to amazing results when photographing the alley cats of Japan.
Chiong. Heng. Gostun. Don’t know these words? Then pay attention to these videos and learn some Singaporean English.
One city in Gifu is trying to put a little bounce into its local tourism by using Kocho, the top-heavy character from No-Rin, on its promotional media.
A 343 Industries render artist shows us what Link might have looked like if The Legend of Zelda had been in a western developer’s hands.
On November 28, the results of Japan’s first national survey about attitudes toward gay marriage were revealed. What kind of image did they paint of the people of Japan?
Want to wear Hello Kitty accessories and still be taken seriously? In Japan you can. Here’s why.
Domo-kun is down on the ice and can’t get up! Who can save the furry, brown monster mascot?!?
What happens when children contribute new entries to dictionaries? Cat ears happen, that’s what! Err, but maybe not the kind we were hoping for…
Remember Touken Ranbu, that game where you turn historical Japanese swords into hot men? Well, one shop is now turning those men into delectable cakes!
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Lots of Japanese parents want their kids to work for Nintendo, but not just for the money, survey says
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Japanese public toilet becomes a tourist attraction in Tokyo
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Tokyo’s famous Lost in Translation hotel is closed
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
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Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
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Yes, our new smartphone looks like at least two Studio Ghibli anime characters, Sharp says
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